Process Engineer - Mechanical

Gerdau•Petersburg, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to seize an exhilarating, hands-on opportunity to leave your mark on a variety of process improvement projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Join Gerdau, the first North American steel company to achieve B Corp Certification, and contribute to producing steel bars with the lowest embodied carbon in the U.S. Elevate your career with Gerdau, where your curiosity, imagination, and expertise will drive our ongoing transformation into the future. We Have: A strong global presence with mini-mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries. A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity. An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability. A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Material Science.
3 - 5 years of mechanical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. with exposure to standardization and production quality methods.
Strong working knowledge of steel manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy mill machinery.
Previous qualifying experience in scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, maintenance, finishing, shipping/warehouse operations, and supervisory/facilitation a must.
Ability to train, motivate, and serve as a coach to employees.
Ability to articulate ideas, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and identify areas in need of improvement.
Strong problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain goal and project data bases. Perform trend analysis on the performance data as well as identify commonalities within the data.
Participate and contribute to the achievement of department goals including goal setting.
Facilitate training sessions for all employees on the improvement methodologies, tools, policies, practices, and processes.
Develop and coach employees on capabilities and knowledge in the application of the Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Collaborate with Routine Managers on subjects pertaining to the Gerdau processes, improve standards, CAPEX standards, audits, 5S initiatives, failure analysis, results management, QIS, FA, 6 Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
Identify and solve chronic/repetitive problems and failures as well as reduce process variation.
Assist with the development of the Annual Action Plan, and the administration of established policies, practices, and procedures.
Prepare and approve standards from CAPEX and improvement initiatives.
Implement and coordinate CAPEX projects, and Annual Action Plan Improvement Projects.
Oversee, contribute to, and support daily improvement management activities, which include providing timely and accurate cost estimates on proposed improvement efforts.
Provide consulting services to the departments on improvement methodologies and tools. Design new and revamp existing structures, systems, and equipment.
Provide support in implementation, maintenance, and follow up on the vertical and horizontal help chain.
Assist with all safety activities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
100% Matching 401K up to 6%
Paid Parental Leave
Life/Accidental Life Insurance
Annual Bonus
Health Advocate Services
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Career Path System and Training